Menu Icon


Looking for homebrewing gift ideas? Check out our previous gift guides here or here!
Also, if you enjoy BrewUnited, please consider doing your Amazon shopping via our affiliate link!



You are here: Home --> Forum Home --> Brewing Forum --> Gear/Equipment --> Question regarding a DIY Kegerator

Jump to:    1   
the_Dr_brown
Winona, MN
15 Posts


Hello everyone!

I recently fell into some good luck with a cousin who is starting a brewery and he gave most of what I need for all grain! I have only brewed two small batches, one extract and one BIAB, so far and I am exited to give it a go.

But the more important thing is he also gave me 3, 5 gal. corny kegs, which I am super stoked about! I am trying to figure out some way to rig up a kegerator system on a college student budget.

I have an Emerson 3.1 Cu. Ft. 2-door compact refrigerator/freezer combo that I would like to turn into a single keg kegerator. The main problem is that there is a solid divider between the fridge and freezer sections. Does anyone know if this is something that I can cut into? I have read that you don't want to cut into the sides of these things but I cant find anything about that section.

Also, Does anyone know of any place to get a cheap 5 lb CO2 tank, regulator, and the gas line and picnic tap? Or would it be better to save my money and go for an expensive tap system? I was looking to get this kit I found on amazon, but the chrome plated tap worries me.

Thanks in Advance!

Austin






Posted 34 days ago.

Jump to:    1